April 29
Africa: World Cup 2026 - Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee's permission can be given red cards under new rules announced… Read more »
April 11
Congo-Kinshasa: 'We Brought Hope Back' Says DR Congo Keeper Mpasi, As World Cup Beckons
With the Leopards sealing their place after a play-off win over Jamaica in Mexico on 31 March, the Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the World Cup for the first time in… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: Coach Urges Beaten Afcon Squad to Seek Solace in World Cup Trip
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos on Monday called on his players to look forward to their adventure at the 2026 World Cup in the summer following their defeat to Cameroon in the… Read more »
November 20, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Set for Showdown Against New Caledonia or Jamaica in Bid to Make World Cup
African playoff winners Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will take on New Caledonia or Jamaica for the one-off match that could send them to the men's World Cup for the first… Read more »
November 13, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: Nigeria and DR Congo to Face Off in African Final for World Cup Play-Off Gala
Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo will meet in the final on Sunday for a place at next year's intercontinental play-off for berths at the World Cup after wins on Thursday… Read more »
Africa: 2026 World Cup - Africa's Also-Rans Clash in Play-Offs for Last Chance Gala
Four African teams will battle in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Thursday for the chance to feature in an inter-continental play-off for a spot at next year's World Cup in the… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Cape Verde: Cape Verde Add New Line to List of Old Names From Africa At 48-Team World Cup
Of the nine nations definitely heading to next year's World Cup from the African confederation, only Cape Verde will be sending a squad to the competition for the first time. Read more »
October 14, 2025
Senegal: Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire Book Their Tickets for 2026 World Cup
Veteran striker Sadio Mané bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Senegal dispatched Mauritania 4-0 to power over the line to a third successive World Cup. Fellow West African… Read more »
South Africa/Rwanda: South Africa Beat Rwanda to Advance to 2026 World Cup As Nigeria Crush Benin
South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost… Read more »
Africa: Five Teams Fight for Final Three African Slots for 2026 World Cup
Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final… Read more »
